Documentation Specialist (LPN)

Responsible for quality control of charting and audits.

QUALIFICATIONS

• An LPN currently licensed by the state in which employed by the agency.
• At least one year of experience in home health care.
• Have good working knowledge of chart audits, Medicare and Medicaid guidelines as related to home health care.
• Good working knowledge of chart assessments, Medicare/Medicaid billing process, home health and private duty charting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews OASIS, 485, Plan of Care on admission and discharge for accuracy and completeness.
• Sends correspondence to the visiting staff as required for corrections.
• Review nursing visit report, supplemental orders, home health aide visit report, and special discipline notes daily.
• Enters timely 485 into HHAMIS, transcribes OASIS data into HAVEN, locks data, and maintains log of all data entry.
• Transcribes, generates, and mails 485 data in a timely manner.
• Reviews and/or updates medication profile in HHAMIS as indicated via supplemental order.
• Audit admission, discharge, and recerts in a timely manner using the approved audit tool.
• Keeps Director and Team Leader informed of findings on a daily basis when necessary.
• Keeps ongoing contact with patient care staff and assists with audit orientation as assigned.
• Assists with compilation of information for PI Utilization Review on a quarterly basis or as scheduled.
• Organizes, prioritizes and executes work assignments effectively and efficiently.
• Receives instructions and keeps ongoing contact with Team Leaders and Director of Patient Services in assigned offices.
• Attends case conferences, inservices, seminars as scheduled, and other meetings as assigned by Director.
• Makes patient visits if requested.
• Maintains confidentiality of information related to business practices, business
• activities, and personnel.
• Maintains a professional attitude when working with the staff, fostering the team
• philosophy and team environment for all personnel.
• Does not allow personal affairs to interfere with scheduled work time.
• Maintains a professional appearance at all times.
• Provides proper notification and/or advanced notice of absence or tardiness without abuse.
• Participates willingly with special projects and/or overtime work when requested.
• Follows all agency policy and procedures.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Jamestown, TN 38556 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jamestown, TN 38556: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person